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P518 RNE

1997 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

204,151 mi
Last recorded204,151 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP518 RNE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 204,151 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 189,943 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 183,336 miles

both rear tyre valves split

corrosion in prescribed areas

holed and corroded in none prescribed areas

offside front lower suspension arm corroded

offside front tyre wearing uneven heavily cracking in tread areas

rear fog light colour redness fading

rear upper inner wings corroded

stone chip screen b zone

Fail 8 Sep 2017 183,336 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember under radiator holed and corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill backing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis extension outrigger holed and corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember under radiator holed and corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear sill backing (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill backing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both rear tyre valves split

corrosion in prescribed areas

holed and corroded in none prescribed areas

offside front lower suspension arm corroded

offside front tyre wearing uneven heavily cracking in tread areas

rear fog light colour redness fading

rear upper inner wings corroded

stone chip screen b zone

Pass 26 Aug 2016 176,347 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack boot (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 176,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack boot (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 168,355 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 168,334 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 154,970 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 144,200 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 113,830 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 119,531 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 108,273 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 96,364 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 96,364 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 82,681 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 82,681 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo?

Based on 251,584 MOT tests across 14,362 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,064
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
14,362
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 6,854
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,786
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,443
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,607
Registration plate lamp not working 3,890
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P518 RNE is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1997 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 131,832 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda Bongo fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 6,854 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P518 RNE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Bongo typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P518 RNE registered?

P518 RNE is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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